Primary Teacher (East Sussex Academy)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 32.5 Hours
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 9am Monday 3 February 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
East Sussex Academy
Denton Island
Newhaven
East Sussex
BN9 9BA

Website: www.lseat.org.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

 

About the role

London South East Academies Trust is proud to be the new Pupil Referral Unit provider in East Sussex. East Sussex Academy joins the Trust on an exciting journey of systemic improvement and transformation. 

The Trust’s aim is to ensure that every single child and young person gets the support they need to progress and reach their full potential. This will be achieved by improving the quality of education and crucially, by raising aspiration and expectations of staff, pupils and their families. 

London South East Academies Trust are looking for an ambitious, talented and passionate Primary Teacher who is keen to be part of an inspirational and committed team taking on the challenge of leading East Sussex Academy on a journey of rapid improvement. 

The Trust encourage innovation and different ways of doing things. They are research and evidence based, keen to draw on new pedagogies and cutting-edge technology to ensure they deliver the very best teaching and learning for their pupils. 

A Primary focussed Teacher is required to teach Year 7 and Year 8 students working at primary level. Class sizes are small with a maximum of 8 students and fully supported with Teaching Assistants and Behaviour Mentors.   

As a Teacher at East Sussex Academy, you will be ambitious and have a deep aspiration to drive and achieve the highest possible standards and outcomes for all learners sharing the Trust’s vision to improve lives through the power of learning. 

This role welcomes Teachers who want to play a key role in being part of the Academy’s success story from either a mainstream or specialist education background with exceptional Teaching and Learning skills and a passion to provide the best education possible for all learners.

This really is a fantastic opportunity to truly and positively impact the lives of young people and their families, as well as being part of an award winning, collaborative and supportive Academy Trust offering excellent CPD, career progression (Academy and Trust wide), and a commitment to staff wellbeing for all those who work for them.

Conversations and visits are encouraged and are very much welcomed. 

For full information and to arrange your conversation/visit please contact our Recruitment Partner, Charlotte Cuthbert at Cuthbert Colvill on charlotte@cuthbertcolvill.co.uk

Additional information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).

For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.